noun
Meaning 1
The reverse, in contrast to the obverse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: other side of the coin
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
flip side
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noun
Meaning 2
The B-side of a phonograph record that carried a less popular recording.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
The converse; opposite, usually negative, inherent aspects or consequences of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
a different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the flip side of your positive qualities sometimes get out of control
- on the flip side of partnerships he talked about their competition
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: opposition, oppositeness
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kääntöpuoli — B-side of a record
- Finnish: B-puoli — B-side of a record
- German: Rückseite — B-side of a record
- German: B-Seite — B-side of a record
- Finnish: kääntöpuoli — converse consequences
- German: Kehrseite — converse consequences